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Ezekiel 44:1 open_in_new
the gate of the outward sanctuary. the outer gate of the sanctuary.
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Ezekiel 44:2 open_in_new
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
man. Hebrew. ish. App-14. Therefore the prince of Ezekiel 44:3 is more than man: either the risen David, or the Messiah Himself'.
the God of Israel. See note on Isaiah 29:23,
God. Hebrew. Elohim, App-4.
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Ezekiel 44:3 open_in_new
It is for the prince. the prince. Hebrew The Prince: as prince: i.e. the risen David, the vice-regent of the Messiah (Ezekiel 34:23; Ezekiel 34:24; Ezekiel 37:24; Ezekiel 37:25); or, the Messiah Himself. See note on "man", Ezekiel 44:2.
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Ezekiel 44:4 open_in_new
behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6.
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Ezekiel 44:5 open_in_new
Hon of man. See note on Ezekiel 2:1.
mark well. set thine heart.
ordinances. statutes.
laws. Heb, text "law"; but margin and some codices, with four early printed editions, read "laws".
entering in. entrance.
going forth. outgoings.
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Ezekiel 44:6 open_in_new
rebellious. Hebrew rebellion, put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6, for rebellious people.
the Lord GOD. Hebrew. Adonai Jehovah, See note on Ezekiel 2:4.
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Ezekiel 44:7 open_in_new
strangers. aliens. Hebrew "sons of the foreigner "
uncircumcised in heart. Reference to Pentateuch, (Leviticus 26:41.Deuteronomy 10:16; Deuteronomy 10:16), App-92. Compare Jeremiah 9:25; Jeremiah 9:26.
pollute. profane.
offer. bring near.
the fat and the blood. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 3:16; Leviticus 3:17). they. Most of the ancient versions read "ye".
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Ezekiel 44:8 open_in_new
ye have not kept, &c. See Ezekiel 40:46, &c.
holy. See note on Exodus 3:5.
yourselves: i.e. your own pleasure.
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Ezekiel 44:9 open_in_new
Thus saith, &c. This emphatic commencement is repeated in Ezekiel 45:9; Ezekiel 45:18; Ezekiel 46:1; Ezekiel 46:16; Ezekiel 47:13. Compare Ezekiel 31:10; Ezekiel 31:15; Ezekiel 43:18.
stranger. foreigner.
children. sons.
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Ezekiel 44:10 open_in_new
the Levites. These are distinguished here from the priests (15-27); see S2 and S1, above and consult note on Ezekiel 43:19. and Deuteronomy 17:2.
are gone away. went astray.
idols. dirty idols.
iniquity. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for the punishment due to it. Reif, 'avah. App-44.
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Ezekiel 44:11 open_in_new
Yet. Refers to the portion of service reserved for these Levites.
for the People i.e. the Nation. See note on ordinances", Ezekiel 43:18.
they shall stand. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 10:8). App-92. Compare Ezekiel 44:15 and Numbers 16:9.
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Ezekiel 44:12 open_in_new
caused, &c,. were to the house of Israel for. stumblingblock of iniquity.
saith the Lord GOD. [is] Adonai Jehovah's oracle.
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Ezekiel 44:13 open_in_new
not come near unto Me. This is to be the punishment in the coming future order.
a priest. See note on Ezekiel 43:19.
most holy place. holy of holies.
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Ezekiel 44:17 open_in_new
they shall be clothed, &c. Reference to Pentateuch, (Exodus 28:42). App-92.
within. toward [the house].
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Ezekiel 44:18 open_in_new
bonnets. head. dresses, or turbans. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 39:28). App-92. Compare Ezekiel 24:1.Isaiah 61:10.
they. Some codices, with Aramaean, Septuagint, and Vulgate, read and they".
with, &c. Hebrew. "with sweat"; sweat being put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Effect), App-6, for that which causes sweat.
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Ezekiel 44:19 open_in_new
utter. outer.
chambers. storerooms. Hebrew. lishkah. See note on Ezekiel 40:17. Same word as Ezekiel 41:10. but not elsewhere in Ezekiel 41.
and they shall. Hebrew text of some codices reads "they shall"; and margin "and shall". Compare Ezekiel 42:14.
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Ezekiel 44:20 open_in_new
Neither shall they, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 21:5). App-92.
only poll. surely clip.
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Ezekiel 44:21 open_in_new
Neither shall any, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 10:9).
wine. Hebrew. yayin. See App-27.
when, &c. They might do so at other times.
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Ezekiel 44:22 open_in_new
Neither shall they, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 21:14). App-92.
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Ezekiel 44:23 open_in_new
And they shall teach, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 10:11). App-92.
profane. common.
them. The 1611 edition of the Authorized Version reads "men".
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Ezekiel 44:24 open_in_new
And in controversy, do. Ref to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 17:9). App-92.
controverey. strife.
assemblies. appointed seasons.
they shall hallow, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 19:30),
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Ezekiel 44:25 open_in_new
And they shall come, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 21:1). App-92.
person. human being. Hebrew. adam. App-14.
for brother. Some codices. with one early printed edition, read "or for", completing the Figure of speech Paradiastole (App-6).
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Ezekiel 44:26 open_in_new
And after he is cleansed. seven days. Reference to Pentateuch (Numbers 6:10, "on the eighth day "). App-92.
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Ezekiel 44:27 open_in_new
in the day. See App-18.
sin offering. App-43.
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Ezekiel 44:28 open_in_new
I am their inheritance. Reference to Pentateuch (Numbers 18:20; Deuteronomy 10:9; Deuteronomy 18:1; Deuteronomy 18:2). App-92.
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Ezekiel 44:29 open_in_new
every dedicated thing, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Numbers 18:14. A verbal reference. App-92.
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Ezekiel 44:30 open_in_new
first of all, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 13:2; Exodus 22:29; Exodus 22:30; Exodus 23:19; Numbers 3:13; Numbers 18:12; Numbers 18:13).
oblation. heave offering. Hebrew. terumah. See note on Exodus 29:27. The word is often repeated here. See Ezekiel 45:6; Ezekiel 45:7; Ezekiel 45:13; Ezekiel 45:16; Ezekiel 48:8-10; Ezekiel 48:12; Ezekiel 48:18; Ezekiel 48:20; Ezekiel 48:21.
the first of your dough. Reference to Pentateuch (Numbers 15:20).
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Ezekiel 44:31 open_in_new
dead of itself, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 22:8).